New Student Transitions and First Year Experience

From the UNCG directory, Sep 7, 2026

The Office of New Student Transitions & First Year Experience is dedicated to helping new students thrive from their very first day on campus. Through academically focused, co-curricular programs, we support new Spartans as they navigate the transition into college and build a strong foundation for success. Our initiatives are designed to connect students, both main campus and online, with their peers, introduce essential academic and wellness resources, and foster a sense of belonging and Spartan pride. Whether it’s through our Success Series, orientation experiences, or first-year engagement programs, we’re here to guide students not only through their first year—but toward graduation and beyond.Mission & Vision: New Student Transitions and First Year Experience is grounded in an academically focused co-curricular experience designed to support all new students through their pivotal collegiate transition to, throughout, and beyond their first year. Our initiatives provide opportunities for students to connect with peers, explore academic support resources, focus on their well-being, and develop a sense of Spartan pride. Our vision is to create a foundation of success for all new UNCG students and see them persist to graduation.Programs and Events:Spartan Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR)NAV1GATE New Student ConvocationRawkin’ Welcome WeeksYour First Year (YFY)YFY Success SeriesStorm the StreetsFirst Finals Fest & Second Year LaunchGuarantee Scholars ProgramGear UP NCCommunicationsYFY Texting Line: +1 (336) 541-6939YFY Instagram: @uncg_yfy First Year Connect newsletter Student Leadership:Spartan Orientation Staff (SOS)Spartan SPEARS First Year Assistants (FYAs)Tau Sigma National Honor Society